Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 82
देवीभिः सहिता देवाः संमान्य विजयं च ते । सिद्धैश्वर्यं ददुस्तस्मै सिद्धसेनेति नाम च
devībhiḥ sahitā devāḥ saṃmānya vijayaṃ ca te | siddhaiśvaryaṃ dadustasmai siddhaseneti nāma ca
The gods, accompanied by the goddesses, honored Vijaya. They bestowed upon him perfected powers and prosperity, and also gave him the name “Siddhasena.”
Narrator (within Māheśvarakhaṇḍa; likely Sūta/Lomaharṣaṇa addressing sages)
Scene: Devas with Devīs ceremonially honor Vijaya; they place blessings upon him, granting siddhi and prosperity, and proclaim his new name 'Siddhasena'.
FAQs
When devotion and dharma are honored, divine beings confer siddhi and auspicious identity (name/fame) as grace.
No specific tīrtha is named in this verse; the focus is on divine reward for merit.
No explicit ritual is prescribed; it narrates bestowal of siddhaiśvarya and a new name.